Generic Fault Codes & DTC List
Manufacturer and ECU-specific fault-code meanings. Check the stated ECU, model and code format against your diagnostic scan.
| Code | Meaning | Applicability |
|---|---|---|
| P0431 | Warm up catalytic converter, bank 2 -efficiency below threshold | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0432 | Main catalytic converter, bank 2 -efficiency below threshold | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0433 | Heated catalytic converter, bank 2 -efficiency below threshold | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0434 | Heated catalytic converter, bank 2 -temperature below threshold | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0435 | Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 2 | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0436 | Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 2 range/performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0437 | Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 2 -low input | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0438 | Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 2 high input | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0439 | Catalytic converter heater, bank 2 -control circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P043A | Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P043B | Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P043C | Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P043D | Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit High | Generic Generic OBD |
| P043E | Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow | Generic Generic OBD |
| P043F | Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Reference Orifice High Flow | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0440 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0441 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -incorrect flow detected | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0442 | Evaporative emission (EV AP) system -small leak detected | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0443 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0444 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve open circuit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0445 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve -short circuit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0446 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent control -circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0447 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent control -open circuit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0448 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent control short circuit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0449 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent valve circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P044A | Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "C" Circuit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P044B | Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "C" Circuit Range/Performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P044C | Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "C" Circuit Low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P044D | Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "C" Circuit High | Generic Generic OBD |
| P044E | Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "C" Circuit Intermittent/Erratic | Generic Generic OBD |
| P044F | Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve "A" Circuit High | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0450 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) pressure sensor -circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0451 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) pressure sensor range/performance problem | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0452 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) pressure sensor -low input | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0453 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) pressure sensor high input | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0454 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) pressure sensor circuit intermittent | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0455 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -large leak detected | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0456 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -very small leak detected | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0457 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -leak detected (filler cap loose/off) | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0458 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, EVAP valve -circuit low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0459 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, EVAP valve -circuit high | Generic Generic OBD |
| P045A | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Control Circuit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P045B | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Control Circuit Range/Performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P045C | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Control Circuit Low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P045D | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Control Circuit High | Generic Generic OBD |
| P045E | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Control Stuck Open | Generic Generic OBD |
| P045F | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Control Stuck Closed | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0460 | Fuel tank level sensor -circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0461 | Fuel tank level sensor range/performance problem | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0462 | Fuel tank level sensor -low input | Generic Generic OBD |
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